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SD55 NJU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,056 mi
Last recorded102,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 NJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,056 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 102,056 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear "rear section" (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear "rear section" (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,696 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,366 miles

front discs and pads

Fail 29 Dec 2015 79,366 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs and pads

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,677 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 69,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre 1.6mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,622 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,594 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wipers poor and n/s has wire detatching

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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SD55 NJU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD55 NJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD55 NJU registered?

SD55 NJU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SD55 NJU safe to buy?

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